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    Driving with trim in up possition

    Hi all, Long time reader here. I have done some searching and can't seem to find this one. I know i read it somewhere. I am wondering how far the outdrive can be trimmed up and still run the engine. I was always told to try to run it with the top of the outdrive flat ish. I don't have a...
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    Trim problem (electrical) - confused

    Hello everyone, Long time reader but I don't post much. I think i got a tricky one. Ok so my electric trim stopped working today. I did the test in the manual which states to jump from the positive (in to the solenoids) to the wire to the trim motor (if the motor doesn't spin replace) When...
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    Proper battery for Merc 3.0

    I have been looking for a new battery for this season. I was wondering is there a place to look up the proper battery for my boat? I am not sure if the previous owner had the correct one in it or not. What should i be looking for in a battery? Cranking amps, ect.. Thanks in advance. Dean...
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    951 into 96 xp hull?? Has it been done? sea doo

    hi, I have a sea doo 96 xp hull that I wan to make a project out of. I thought it would be fun to try to fit the 951 motor in it. Has anyone done it or know if it will work? What kind of problems will i run into? I plan on buying the motor, pump, and electrical for a 951. So far i have...
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    Where is my horn alarm located 3.0 bayliner

    Quick question guys. I don't hear my alarm when i turn the key to the on position. So one of two things, A.) i don't have one B.) it is broke and I can't find it. My boat is a 95 Bayliner wiht 3.0LX mer alpha 1. My manual says that this boat should have one, but i have looked everywhere...
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    small oil leak...Confirm my thinking..

    95 bayliner 3.0 merc Alpha 1. I have found a small oil leak from my engine that is dripping about 1 drip every 30 minutes while running. It is not that much but after a while it starts to build up. I have found that it looks like it is dripping from the bottom of the flywheel cover. The...
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    Unknown hole and nut found..the guessing game

    95 bayliner 3.0 merc alpha 1 gen 2 Ok, Need a little help here. Cleaned out the bottom of the boat real well and found a two big nuts (wow just doesn't sound right). Anyways, I can't find a bolt or anything that would even use these. Any ideas Also, I found this hole that looks like it...
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    Dissapearing Outdrive oil..

    95 bayliner Merc 3.0 alpha 1 I have a oil res for the out drive, and it seems to be loosing oil. I took the boat out this weekend and all day the oil level never changed. I got the boat home and a over a night the res was almost empty. I filled it back up and it seems to hold or at least...
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    Replacing trim hydro line on Bayliner 3.0

    Has anyone ever have to replace the hydraulic line inside the boat that runs from the pump to the outdrive plate. I guess it is right under the motor and really hard to get to. The dealer is telling me the motor has to be pulled to do it. Not that i don't believe him, but can it be done? I...
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    Cost to Complete reseal on Alpha 1 gen 2

    Exactly what the title says: What is the cost to do a complete seal on the out drive (alpha 1 gen 2)? Had my unit pressure and vac tested. Held pressure but had a vac leak. The mechanic couldn't find the leak and suggested a complete reseal to be sure. IS this reasonable? What do most...
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    Out drive pressure check (quick question)

    So i put my outdrive back together after replacing the impeller. I made a quick pressure checker from a tire pump with a psi gauge on it. Hooked it up to the bottom of the outdrive in the drain hole and started pumping. Well i didn't pump too much, when i noticed i forgot to put the res. cap...
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    Possible leak locations on outdrive

    What are the common leaking spots on Alpha 1 gen 2 that would cause some of the oil to be milky? I took my drive apart to change the impeller and some of the oil was milky but not a lot. So i am trying to figure out where the water is coming in. The water pump face seal is really torn and...
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    Noise when shifting into gear

    I did some searching and have done a lot of reading on here and couldn't find this question (which I thought this would have been answered, and prob. has). Anyways, When I shift my boat into gear I hear this noise...Now bear with me... " tick tick tick tick, clunk!" then the prop spins with...
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    Engine Paint crack.....

    I hate to have another cracked block thread. I read so many that i had to walk outside and take a look. I bought the boat at the start of the winter (before it was cold). I winterized it by pulling the drain plugs, pumping antifreeze into it and pooring antifreeze and then opening the...
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    Where to find bayliner sticker

    hey guys, I have a 95 bayliner, and the sticker that runs down the side of the boat is ripped. I would like to fine a replacement. Where can i find one? I have seen them online before, but can not seem to find it now. Thanks Dean
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